Over the last five OKC Thunder contests a popular phrase has appeared in banter from fans and pundits alike, ‘Tonight was the worst Thunder loss of the season.’ , versus the Lakers sans LeBron James was no different as Oklahoma City lost 138-128 in OT.
Most expected Oklahoma City to put on a defensive clinic against the slumping Lakers and bounce back from a discouraging performance in Atlanta. That lasted for all of the first quarter. After the first frame, Russell Westbrook continued his shooting struggles.
Russ went 7-30 from the floor, including an astounding 2-18 from two-point territory.